Skills England will include both central and local governments, alongside businesses, unions and training providers to provide skills to ensure the post-16 skills system links well with the government’s industrial strategy.
It will provide new opportunities for young people, with a focus on 16- to 18-year-olds classed as NEET.
Richard Pennycook, former chief executive of the Co-operative Group and lead non-executive director at the Department for Education, has been appointed interim chair of Skills England.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the body was hoped to “motivate the nation’s ambitions to develop more skills”.
It is designed to improve a “fractured skills landscape” and boost economic growth across the country.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
